bradrick Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 There are a handful of moments that just stand out in my mind from the 2008 season. Here's what are probably my top 5. (...at least currently) "I am Spartacus!" to the end of Regiment's show. Shear audience delirium. A show and corps that does THAT to the audience is worth its weight in gold. The beginning and end of the Blue Stars' show. I know it's "apples to oranges" but it was somehow reminiscent of the beautiful start and finish of 87 Garfield's "Appalachian Spring" show. (If you didn't see the end of that show live before DCI Finals, you might not see the comparison. In finals the crowd was too pumped and overtook that show's designed "down" tag/ending.) The "Vanguard!" yell to the end of SCV's show. Very exciting finish. "The Boxer" park and blow section of the Bluecoats show. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT. Give me a hornline that's been taught and authorized to blast like that and I am a very happy man. The homage to the Steve Brubaker "snake" drill (from Korean Folk Song) in the Cavaliers' show. This more-or-less old school guy REALLY appreciated that. Great moment. Honorable Mention: Blue Devils entire show. I honestly can say this is possibly my favorite Blue Devils show in the last 20 years. Definitely the most engaging/compelling show I've seen them do in a long time. Now what are some of yours? Quote
luvs me sum mello! Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 1: The Jump Moves in Samurai 2: The Blue Stars. Do I have to just pick a moment? Fine. The opening choral to the initial hit. It said "they're back!" in a big way. 3: The Bluecoats "The Boxer." Saw it several time over the summer and it gave me chills every single time. 4: The collapsing and expanding squares in Samurai during the battle cries. Destined to be an oft overlooked drill move that is simply amazing. 5: PR's final ending. I had been wondering what they were going to do all year. Spartacus just laying dead or the last 2 minutes was boring as all hell. That design staff filled those last minutes brilliantly. Quote
dc oldtimer Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 Cavalier Alumni Corps..... ..... sorry, had to throw it in Quote
bluecoats88 Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 everyone talks about the boxer moment, but for my money I loved the bass line speed bag solo. that was tight. Quote
brown55061 Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 #1) The announcement of scores for the top 4! #2) Bluecoats BLASTING in tune. #3) Phantom's ballad thru the closer, all brilliant writing. #4) Crown's achievement over the year and breaking the top 4 #5) Cavaliers using REAL asian drumming techniques well Quote
ouooga Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 Devils opener Phantom's closer SCV's entire visual program Crown's opener Trying Steak N Shake Quote
Brawny Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) 1. Boxer Chorale. First time i saw their show i was mad that i wasn't in the stands higher and was standing right on the other side of a fence when they hit that section. Still picking up pieces of my face. 2. The horn lick after the bass drum feature in that same show. 3. 1812 Overture from Crown 4. Last 2 minutes of cadets show. Honestly thats the cadets i know and love. 5. Line jumping thing during the cavies with jumping over like 3 lines or whatever they did Edit: rewording stuff Edited January 6, 2009 by Brawny Quote
Hrothgar15 Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 1. Blue Stars beginning of show and push 2. Phantom Regiment "I am Spartacus" to the end 3. Carolina Crown Toccata hit 4. Bluecoats Boxer shout chorus 5. Glassmen ballad climax Quote
bawker Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 1. Phantom's opening statement. Epic. 2. Crown's "the impact". That's how it's done. No electronics needed, no amplification needed . .that's what I pay for. Right there. 3. SCV's opener. Adams is always a winner. 4. Bluecoats "Boxer" moment. Nice to see someone let a horn line loose that isn't Regiment, Crown or Cadets. 5. "I am Spartacus!" Need more be said? Quote
kickhaltsforlife Posted January 6, 2009 Posted January 6, 2009 In no certain order. 1) I AM SPARTACUS.. to the end... omg 2) The announcement of scores, especially for second... 3) Bluecoats having the balls to actually play loud, with no percussion support... and sounding pretty #### good 4) When they finish talking in the Cadets show.. after that was WOW.. dirty but WOW 5) Blue Devils being kick ### all year long Quote
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